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| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | WLS AM | Chicago Cubs to release new rom-com filmed at Wrigley Field: ‘Nine Innings to Love’ | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/09/04/chicago-cubs-to-release-new-rom-com-filmed-at-wrigley-field-nine-innings-to-love/ | From stealing bases to stealing hearts, the [ Chicago Cubs ][9] are getting into the content game. The baseball team just announced the upcoming release of “ [ Nine Innings to Love ][10] ,” a scripted rom-com series that is set to launch on [ the team’s TikTok account ][11] … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | WLS AM | Giordano’s is releasing a limited-edition Great Chicago Fire-inspired pizza | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/09/04/giordanos-is-releasing-a-limited-edition-great-chicago-fire-inspired-pizza/ | Deep dish fans, this one is for you. Giordano’s and viral Chicago-based food creator [ Adam Witt ][1] are teaming up for the ultimate limited-time deep dish collab—the “Great Chicago Fire Pizza.” The specialty deep dish creation combines the “bold flavors and rich food culture of Chicago,” with spicy Italian … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | WLS AM | Higher Fuel Costs This Labor Day Weekend | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/09/04/higher-fuel-costs-this-labor-day-weekend/ | (CHICAGO) — AAA Chicago reports that current market trends suggest motorists will pay more than they did a year ago this Labor Day weekend. The national average price of gasoline on Labor Day 2025 was $3.19 per gallon. As of Friday morning, the national average was $4.14 will Illinois’ state … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | WBEZ | 10 storefront theater shows to see in Chicago this fall | https://www.wbez.org/things-to-do/2026/09/04/theater-to-see-chicago-fall-storefront-tickets-new-plays-musicals | Fall always brings a focus on the big regional theaters, and this season delivers. [ _Lookingglass_ ][10] is staging Gregg Ostrin’s “Kowalski,” starring Emmy nominee Johnny Galecki (“Roseanne,” “Big Bang Theory”). [ _Steppenwolf’s_ ][11] scathing drama “Topdog/Underdog,” which won writer Suzan–Lori Parks a Pulitzer, puts Tony nominee Glenn Davis toe-to-toe … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | WBEZ | Nearly a year after the South Shore raid forced him from his home, one former resident is still homeless | https://www.wbez.org/bearing-the-blitz/2026/09/04/nearly-a-year-after-the-south-shore-raid-forced-him-from-his-home-one-former-resident-is-still-homeless | [ ![][1] ][2] The ongoing impact of Trump's deportation campaign On a tree-lined street on Chicago’s South Side, Darren Hightower rearranges some items in the backseat of his decades-old Chevy Trailblazer. This SUV is where he’s been sleeping most nights recently. “I just lay my seat back in here, crack … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | NBC Local | Doggy daycare in NW suburbs facing animal cruelty charges after dog dies in sweltering van | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wheeling-waggles-pet-resort-dog-left-in-hot-van-dies-deerfield/3984807/ | A doggy daycare in the northwest suburbs is facing [ animal cruelty charges ][8] after a family's beloved black lab died when he was forgotten inside a sweltering van Wednesday. "He was the perfect black lab," Steve Serota, of Deerfield, said of his 6-year- old black lab, Miller. "He was … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago Labor Day weekend forecast: Heat advisory still in effect. When will it finally cool off? | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/chicago-labor-day-weekend-forecast-2/3984821/ | Another hot day, but it won't be long until lower humidity moves in. A heat advisory was once again in effect for the entire Chicago area Friday, with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s and heat index values as high as 110 degrees in some parts, especially in … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: After four days in the 90s, what’s ahead for Labor Day weekend? | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-labor-day-weekend-2026 | ![Chicago faces 4th straight day in the 90s; Labor Day preview][10] ![Chicago faces 4th straight day in the 90s; Labor Day preview][10] #### [ Chicago faces 4th straight day in the 90s; Labor Day preview ][11] Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update! #### The Brief * * Chicago is … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Drug-soaked paper fell from Cook County inmate's sock during search, authorities say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cook-county-drug-soaked-paper-inmate-charged | ![Livestream][5] #### The Brief * * Max Hernandez, 41, has been jailed since September 2025 on a murder charge. * Authorities say paper pieces fell from his sock during an April security search. * The paper tested positive for synthetic cannabinoids, and a grand jury indicted Hernandez Aug. 21. **CHICAGO** … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Dante Hughes: Man fatally shot in Chicago Thursday identified | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dante-hughes-man-fatally-shot-chicago-identified | ![Livestream][1] #### The Brief * * Dante Hughes, 18, was fatally shot early Thursday morning. * He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was dropped off at St. Bernard Hospital. * Area detectives are investigating. **CHICAGO** \- A man who died after being shot early Thursday morning has been identified, according … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 10 storefront theater shows to see in Chicago this fall | https://chicago.suntimes.com/things-to-do/2026/09/04/theater-to-see-chicago-fall-storefront-tickets-new-plays-musicals | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][81] * [ Facebook ][82] * [ Bluesky ][83] * [ Email ][84] * [ Reddit ][85] * [ Flipboard ][86] Fall always brings a focus on the big regional theaters, and this season delivers. [ _Lookingglass_ ][87] is staging … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Nearly a year after the South Shore raid forced him from his home, one former resident is still homeless | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bearing-the-blitz/2026/09/04/south-shore-immigration-raid-midway-blitz-resident-is-still-homeless | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][64] * [ Facebook ][65] * [ Bluesky ][66] * [ Email ][67] * [ Reddit ][68] * [ Flipboard ][69] [ ![][70] ][71] The ongoing impact of Trump's deportation campaign On a tree-lined street on Chicago’s South Side, Darren … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Why did bridges in Chicago get stuck due to heat? Can it happen again? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2026/09/04/why-chicago-bridges-get-stuck-heat | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][37] * [ Facebook ][38] * [ Bluesky ][39] * [ Email ][40] * [ Reddit ][41] * [ Flipboard ][42] On Wednesday, two Chicago bridges [ _got stuck_ ][43] in a raised position due to [ _severe heat_ ][44] … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dear Abby: Boyfriend and his mom tell people that they are siblings | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/09/04/dearabby-today-dear-abby-bartender-mom-pretends-shes-younger-and-childless | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][29] * [ Facebook ][30] * [ Bluesky ][31] * [ Email ][32] * [ Reddit ][33] * [ Flipboard ][34] **DEAR ABBY:** My boyfriend, “Evan,” and his mother, “Mitzi,” tell people they are siblings. I love my boyfriend, but … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bears can stay. Suits can take a hike. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/09/04/bears-stadium-roger-goodell-indiana-obama-tan-suit-lake-superior-america-trump | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][17] * [ Facebook ][18] * [ Bluesky ][19] * [ Email ][20] * [ Reddit ][21] * [ Flipboard ][22] NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has [ indicated ][23] a preference for keeping a team in Illinois as well as … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Hegseth needs to go if the GOP expects midterm success | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/09/04/pete-hegseth-iran-wars-military-dei-woke-trump-s-e-cupp | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] “Muscles, dudes in dresses, testosterone.” That’s how one European defense official described the priorities of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Joanna and Iliana: From ‘Insta girlies’ to IRL friends | https://chicagoreader.com/city-life/going-the-distance/joanna-and-iliana-creative-friendship/ | _Despite the structural barriers to traveling between Chicago’s 77 community areas, many friends are willing to face the city’s geographic hurdles and sustain relationships that transcend race, gender, age, and class. In an effort to chronicle human connection and love in spite of these challenges, the Going the Distance series … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | CBS Local | Illinois senators blast FAA administrator for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage" | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-senators-faa-air-traffic-controller-pay-raises/ | Illinois Democratic Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin harshly criticized FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford for holding up a pay raise for [ air traffic controllers ][5] that Congress approved as part of legislation [ President Trump signed ][6] into law in April. The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago announces safety plan ahead of Labor Day weekend festivities | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-safety-plan-labor-day-weekend/ | Safety is top of mind for city officials ahead of one of Chicago's busiest weekends of the summer. Labor Day events, major festivals, and concerts are expected to draw large crowds across the city. City leaders said additional police officers and other public safety resources will be deployed throughout the … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | September 4, 2026 | ABC Local | Pennsylvania youth football coaches charged following on-field fight | https://abc7chicago.com/story/pennsylvania-youth-football-coaches-charged-following-field-fight-pittsburgh/19788673/ | Three Pennsylvania youth football coaches were charged Thursday, days after they were part of a [ massive brawl caught on video ][27] during the final minutes of a game, police said. The clash took place during the final minutes of Saturday's game between Carlynton and Keystone Oaks, who were made … |